An Apple A Day

Just ahead of the ripening of pumpkins that signal the end of the harvest season, there are apples...... This weekend we ventured out to pick us some apples. Of course we could have just as easily stopped by a local grocery store and grabbed us a bag. Buuuuut I'm all about the experience. Myers apple … Continue reading An Apple A Day

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

         Yes, ANOTHER smoothie idea.  And in celebrating the first day of October....a pumpkin pie smoothie! Having spent some time at a farm picking apples on Sunday, a fresh pumpkin was awaiting the steamer.  Then yesterday a recipe for Pumpkin Pie Smoothie was handed to me.  In reading it I thought "welllll, I just needed … Continue reading Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Spicy Pumpkin Hummus

Spicy Pumpkin Hummus 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed well 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup water 3 tbsp tahini 1/2 cup canned unsweetened pumpkin puree 1 tsp cumin 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 cayenne pepper, or to taste 1/3 cup olive oil 1. Place chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, water and tahini … Continue reading Spicy Pumpkin Hummus